§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health whether there are in the country ample supplies of seasoned timber required for the building of all the dwelling-houses likely to be started during the present year; and, if not, whether any research is proceeding as to methods of quick-seasoning of timber?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend has no reason to believe that sufficient quantities of suitable timber will not be available for the erection of workmen's houses during the present year. The necessity for special measures as referred to in the latter part of the question is therefor not expected to arise.